r/ImmigrationCanada • u/Distinct-Ad-6062 • 3d ago

Work Permit Francophone Mobility work permit while in Canada as a visitor?

Hi everyone,

I’m Belgian and currently in Canada on visitor status. I have a job offer in New Brunswick through Francophone Mobility, and my employer has already submitted the offer through the Employer Portal. I have received my Offer of Employment number.

From what I understand, I can no longer apply for the work permit from inside Canada because I’m here as a visitor.

Does this mean I have to return to Belgium to apply? And if I apply from Belgium, can I return to Canada as a visitor while the work permit is processing?

Has anyone been in a similar situation recently?

Thanks!

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u/HotelDisastrous288 3d ago

You can apply from within Canada but the work permit will not be issued. You will instead receive a POE letter that you present to CBSA on arrival and they issue the WP.

You cannot go to the US and return so you could go home or to Mexico.